South Carolina Beach-Goer Killed After Being Struck By Umbrella
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- A 63-year-old woman was struck and killed by a flying umbrella at a South Carolina Beach. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin has more on the story including an important message regarding beach safety.
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Years ago, my sister-in-law was impaled by a beach umbrella. She did not die but she had to have emergency surgery. I never thought I'd hear of something like that again in my life; something I thought to be a freak accident. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
That's terrifying, glad your SIL survived.
How lucky she survived. It is more common than you'd think. In what part of her body did she get impaled, and in what beach area?
Unfortunately this seems to be common. This very thing happened at another beach last year.
@@ana419 It was her torso and I don't recall which beach but I feel certain it was on the southern Atlantic seaboard. ☺
@@melodramatic7904 It happens all around the world, but never makes it past local news, being a global hazard that requires a global safety standard. Moreso with the severity, unpredictability and suddenness of weather and wind patterns under climate change, that will only grow worse with time.
I heard from someone whose SIL was there when it happened. Apparently it went through her left arm then pierced her chest from the side. The unfortunate part is the guy that was with her freaked out and immediately pulled out the umbrella...big mistake. The SIL is a nurse and tried to keep pressure on it, but sadly she could not be saved.
This said, don’t remove impaled objects. It likely will make the wound much worse and could be the difference between life and death.
Thanks for the reminder. Sometime even when we are not in a panic mode we might still think that it is better to remove whatever objects from the body instead of leaving it them there.
Thank you, friend.
Good rule for anybody in this situation.
Never remove an impaled object, anything that has punctured the body, knives, sticks, pipes, umbrellas, large pieces of glass, anything stuck in deep pretty much. Once it goes in it damages the tissue, and creates a wound, but the object now works as a sort of plug to prevent excessive bleeding since it is pressed in the wound and against the injury,. Once you remove it you have opened the wound, and there's nothing keeping it from bleeding. A medical professional should be the only person to remove it, in a hospital, or trauma center. Also depending on the object, pulling it out can cause a bigger injury. Such as a knife, when you pull it out it can cut even more on the way out, or you could hit an artery or nerve or something causing more pain, and damage to the body part and tissue surrounding it. It could be deadly to remove it.
You either pull it out or let the wind and umbrella continue to gouge her insides.
@@prezadent1 well maybe in that situation it's a little different. They shoulda held it as still as possible so it wouldn't blow around.
As a beach goer, when the wind picks up, lower the umbrella. If you want to take a swim, lower the umbrella while you are away from it. We all have to look out for each other, not just ourselves❤️
Thanks, Helpy Helperton. Kumbaya.
If beach goers know about the problem. Many don't.
Or just anchor it down with a heavyweight or sand bags...
Cut slits in the umbrella so wind can go through but still castes shade
What in the Final Destination?!? So absolutely heartbreaking ! Condolences to the family.
That's exactly what I thought too!
A butterfly must have flown between that toddler and the umbrella. Gotta go squeeze my babies now.
Mr Death ain't no joke
My thought also. Doesn't anyone watch those movies anymore?
And”Another”.
This is one of those deaths where "freak accident" applies. Ive only heard a handful of bizarre deaths like this but wow, its just insane to think of all the ways one could possibly go, an umbrella is so random. Horrible.
Should strap down the umbrella I’m sorry
so is someone still responsible for her death?
@@LightStorm. yes the umbrella manufacturer
I thought these things have locks.
dam. weird shyt happened. I think someone got struck by lightning a few days ago. dam.
You just never know which moment will be your last. Horrible way to die and horrible thing to witness, I can only imagine.
We used to go to Garden City South Carolina every summer. That is something you wouldn't ever think of happening. Prayers for the family.
That's crazy that you used to go somewhere that an umbrella killed someone.
@@KB-nt7eg That's crazy that you think it's crazy that she thinks it's crazy that she went somewhere that an umbrella killed someone. Just crazy!!
A better tip would be to use an umbrella anchor. Pretty inexpensive and holds the umbrella better than just putting it in the sand.
That's a good idea. I was thinking to ban umbrellas, but this is a good solution. Maybe this could be a requirement if you have an umbrella.
@@lisadiconti there are also umbrellas with this built into the end of it.
A screw in auger design would be more effective and practical.
@Gator Nuggets so skin cancer doesn't exist? Or solar radiation for that matter?
Agree. Get some rope and tie it to a heavy backpack or cooler.
Condolences to her family so sad!
@FUNKALICIOUS Music It's Great Being You , Isn't It ? 😂 Condolences to your common decency and respect.
Just gotta love how he's demostrating the proper way and there is an umbrella about to fly away in the background. 3:23
Yeah I was about to comment on that lol.
Exactly I was just going to comment the same thing like come on people
The cameraman was totally oblivious to what was happening in the background.
Ohhh man. That one was ready to launch like a rocket. Clueless news team, including the indoors-suit-guy who failed to call it out
Insane, freak accident. Praying for her family and loved ones, hope they’re able to find peace in life without her! 🙏❤️
As she talks, and gives tips on properly using an umbrella, there is one behind her that is completely anchored the wrong way and looks like it is going to fly away. I always take a weight with me that is tied by cord to one of the arms of the umbrella, holding it so that it can’t swivel around and get caught by the wind.
Beach goers can bring 2 empty bags. Fill them with sand. Anchor the umbrella to them.
This type of umbrella should also have a larger hole in it so it can't get so much lift.
Each and everyday is a blessing and tomorrow is promised to no one.
Life is fair. Its just fair to the death.
Tragic! I never heard of such a thing, but clearly this has happened more often than I was aware of. My Gawd, condolences to the family and friends. 💕💐
I see it all time. It's east coast thing rheres no wind in California
I was gonna say, it does happens. It’s just most of the time people survive, but go to a beach and ask lifeguards and they’ll tell you
I bet she looked like a cartoon with that umbrella stabbing her 😂
I saw a video of a UPS driver going about his work, when out of nowhere, a small plane comes stright down on his struck....and he was killed. NEVER EVER say that nothing can happen to us at any time. The numbers are on our side, but bad things have to happen to someone.
His struck?
The plane crash in Santee?
When death comes to claim you there is nowhere to hide.
Ban assault planes!!!!!
How are we going to blame this on Trump or Desantis?
I was hit in the back of the head by a beach umbrella pole in May of this year. When the pole hit I was knocked out of my chair unconscious. I was treated at the same hospital as this poor women. The ER at Waccamaw Hospital told me that beach umbrella accidents are common. They released me from the hospital with concussion protocol. It was a terrifying experience, but I’m thankful that the injury wasn’t worse. I horrified at the thought that a child could be injured or worse! Something needs to be done!
This is absolutely awful, my goodness. Sending prayers for comfort to this entire family and her friends 💔🙏🏾. Always the good people gheesh.
I feel so sorry for them all. I'm not a beach goer so I never knew these kind of accidents happened. Beach warning signs should go up even though people don't have umbrellas.
@G I'm sending love. It's a team effort.
@Marie Rodriguez what did she do? It sounds like she was a nice person; she wasn't going around kicking dogs and pinching babies! It's an accident, those using umbrellas need to be mindful.
@Timothah Molone What?
@Marie Rodriguez karma? So, you're suggesting she got what she had coming.... or?
I was talking with a friend on her patio on a hot July day. Out of nowhere a wind gust came through and her heavy patio table umbrella just shot up vertically like a rocket. I’m a drone pilot and can attest it easily rose over 100ft before it disappeared behind some trees. I can absolutely see this scenario happening to anyone anywhere, unfortunately.
Happened during 4th of July weekend at a BBQ. A gust of wind came and took one of the table umbrellas and lifted it over everyone's heads. Could have easily killed someone. Those things have the potential to be dangerous when it's windy.
@@monica012077 similar happened at the July 4th bbq I went to! We got to the umbrellas in time. The house sits on a bluff, they showed me down the hill on the other side of their wall where their last umbrella landed 😳
Those bug umbrellas should not be allowed to be manufactured with any spiked tips, should enter securely into a weighted base, and should be lightweight enough that if gone rogue, could not seriously hurt anyone.
@@ana419 The table ones have blunt edges thank goodness. They're also difficult to secure. We were lucky that everyone was huddled around the food. It happened in a part of the yard no one was at. Good too because no one reacted, we all stared in disbelief.
This is why they never used to allow these umbrellas on the beach. They can become a projectile in less than a minute.
Such a beautiful, kind person. So extremely sorry for your loss. 😪😔😭
Remember if someone is impaled, do not pull out the projectile.
This made me laugh
So true. So true.
The Crocodile Hunter pulled it out when he was impaled by a stingray.
I'm so sorry that this happened. My condolences to her family and friends and community. Just goes to show us how quickly we forget that we ARE NOT guaranteed a tomorrow.
I would like to think that it was quick and she was enjoying Life not locking herself up behind closed doors. May She rest in 🕊️ Peace 🙏
It sucks nature happens, but my problem is the senator using the experience to expand government by implementing more regulations. You dont need to regulate beach umbrellas. People just need to be more aware of their surroundings. If its windy outside might want to take the umbrellas down. Kinda common sense really
She’s getting impaled in the underworld now 😂 🔥
I remember this happened to another lady a few years ago
I remember hearing this exact same story like maybe a couple years ago. Very tragic!
Like something out of " final destination" scary how we are never promised tomorrow.
You're not kidding.
I promise you tomorrow.
The umbrella was chasing her.
i was thinking the same thing!
Love how right at the end there's an umbrella in the background tilted the opposite direction, and the wind is going absolutely ham on it.
This is so sad….I would think after flying umbrellas there should be weight added to the bottom. Prayers to the family.
A screw in auger design would be more effective and practical.
Or a rope so you can tie it to your cooler or backpack.
It’s called a BeachBub adds over 100lbs of sand in a bag attached to the umbrella.
Why doesn't the umbrella have large flaps cut in, they'd still protect from sun, but a sudden wind wouldn't lift them.
Omg...this is so sad...my heart is breaking for her.
It's portable tents also. Anchor these things down folks.
Wow, a month ago, a lady sitting near us on the beach reading, was next to a small group of older adults when their umbrella flew up and hit her in the head before they could grab it. The lady sat there with a small towel to her head, but a short while later left the beach, her head hurt too much. What a scary thing to witness, we hope she’s alright. It may be better to get beach chairs that have the attached nylon shade.
The umbrella flapping in the wind behind her @ 3:20 was hilarious and rude at the same time 🤣
Which one is it? Choose one
I'd say rude
Smdh
How tragic. RIP
The umbrella company has an umbrella design flaw. (Round disks, mounted to the end of the pole would have prevented implement)!
Who would have thought that a parachute on a stick would be a bad idea..
Good idea....I can see a possible law suit coming ....
A cork screw anchor would be a better plan.
Also preventing sticking it in the ground.
If you are really scared of a beach umbrella.. you should probably just stay home.
It's crazy that as she's explaining how to setup the umbrella that there's one over her left should angled so the wind is blowing into it.
Why in God's name is it a spike?? There's no reason a blunt dowel rod can't be pushed just as deep into the sand. You just need a man to do it.
So many things wrong with what u just said 🤦🏽♂️
Lmaooooo shut up
@@salvyballacc sounds perfect to me... 😂
Lol you are special, and not in a good way. Geeez Louise.
@@itsolivier Making fun of a terrible situation you're sick
My patio umbrella was tied to the picnic table and a sudden gust was so strong, it lifted both and smashed the umbrella. I now have my new umbrella tied to the table and the table tied to the deck railing.
Oh my goodness! That thought didn’t occur to me. WoW! I’ll definitely keep this in mind when my family and I go to the beach. My deepest condolences to family and friends.
It is very hard to prevent. It is sudden and catches you off guard. but it is good to be alert to any warning shouts around you and react quickly to dodge it or stop it, if possible.
The daughter of a friend was running along a UK beach with a parasol. She tripped and a spline went directly through her heart killing her. She was nine years old and their only child.
Please people be careful and keep aware. I live in NJ. Back in the 90s ,on a gorgeous beach day , I watched a whirlwind come off the water pick up magazines and clothes and carry it around. I wasn't scared until it picked up the large wooden life guard boat and drop it on a woman about a hundred feet from were me and my young children were playing. Just horrifying. Even on a beautiful summer day at the beach you've got to keep your head on a swivel. Prayers for the woman and her family.
That's awful. So heartbreaking. Prayers and love to her people. 💔
This is the main and only reason I don't go outside
Fresh air and some sunlight helps to combat mental health disorders. I would just move away from those with umbrellas still up on windy days.
I don't go out because that's where people are.
You can't escape death kid
I don't go outside because of all of the angry transgenders.
@Timothah Molone Mother nature's tired of you people killing each other 😂
Was she killed or did she die from injury? Who wrote this? The umbrella had no intention to murder as an inanimate object. This is so terrible, poor lady.
So sad, condolences to the family 🙏
And just above the reporter's shoulder is a beach umbrella facing in the wrong direction, being buffeted by the wind. Irony at its best.
Condolences to the family 🙏🏽💐
That umbrella in the background at 3:20. Perfect over the shoulder shot by the camera too.
They need to enforce(e.g. ticket) people who keep umbrellas up during the restricted wind speeds.
@Gator Nuggets 🤣
RIP ma'am. Condolences to her family and friends
Wow, what a terrible tragedy, in the blink of an eye we can be gone, Rip my taught and prayers goes out to her families and friends.
3:23 the blue umbrella behind her looking like it’s gonna fly away any second 🤣🤣
They used to be installed and bringing your own forbidden. Rental would close and warn.
Odd umbrella would still fly but extremely rare unless a beach goer placed their own behind the main line illegally.
Tourists often don't know these things if they have no experience.
Condolences to her family.
Wow never heard of anything like this happening. So sorry for the lady who was killed.
Wow. Sorry to hear about that. Two days ago I was on my roof taking down the 3 meter parasol that flew up and got wedged under the solar panels. I was fixed on making a stable base but I did not anticipate it flying straight up.
I wonder how many people have died from umbrellas vs Cannibis this year?
Umbrellas 1
Cannibis 0
Any questions?
I love how there so worried about the safety while the umbrella in the background at the end almost ready to take off ugh🤦♂️
Good eye. So right!!
Beach umbrella those things can be powerful! Rest easy beautiful lady. Such a terrible accident that could’ve been prevented 😔💔
Look at the umbrella directly behind her while she's talking about how to set them up. It's exactly wrong, blowing in the wind, about to take off. If you don't want to sit in the sun, don't go to the beach, it's pretty simple. @3:21
I don’t use umbrellas on the beach they are about worthless, I use a pop up beach tent, they are amazing and they won’t hurt anyone
I ♥️ how the umbrella in the background of the reporter is set up wrong and just ready to take off 🏖️
I never go to the beach, so that's one less way for me to die. I still think the biggest, daily risk is driving a car (or being a passenger).
Why are lifeguards not telling people beach umbrellas are not allowed on such windy days?
I was doubting it until they showed the video with the toddler.... Holy shhhhhhj
If you leave the beach for a few mins, take the umbrella down!! Happened to us in OBX. The problem with most of the flying umbrellas is that they were umbrellas from people who left the beach and left the umbrella in the sand.
I would never have even in my wildest dreams thought that something like this could happen. Never even cross my mind. Prayers for the family and friends during such a difficult time. God Bless You All!!!
Omg. The little boy had good reflex and an angel on his side.
My patio umbrella flew away. Condolences to the family.
this gives me a final destination feels. 😞 sorry for their loss. condolences to the family.
Wtf!
Thank you SO MUCH for that useful information at the end! This is a great example of how all news should be- ending with a solution! 💯💯💯
As a cat I find situations like these very interesting because humans can easily prevent many bad things that happen but refuse to do so. As a Ninja Cat I can't understand why. We cats always care for each other and always try minimizing the risks of danger to each other as much as possible. I do wonder. Is it possible that you guys excercise social darwinism? Also don't attack me for saying that because I never said there is anything wrong with social darwinism I am just asking. Maybe you guys are interested in it who knows. As a cat I can't know.
@@ghostladydarkling3250 oh ok there mrs ghost lady we see right through you.... boo
Wow, not only inappropriate but infantile.
@@joep6035 yyou imbeciles may be engaging with an actual ninja cat without knowing it..
@@itsolivier lol they don't know that I am actually a cat. Maybe they think cats can't use RUclips. Also if I wasn't a cat that would mean they can't handle a joke 😂. Wouldn't want a partner like that in my life that is for sure.
@@Nope991 alot of people are stuck up in the pandemic they feel their human fingers are the only mammalian digits that should grace the technological circuitry of the internet, i for one would like more of my feline friends to get active on youtube, they clearly have much more to say than these stuck up pandemites.
Boucher Brothers, the company that operates these umbrellas, has known that they are unsecure and dangerous by design for at least 10 years. My girlfriend was almost impaled by one about 10 years ago, so I wrote to their corporate headquarters, after their umbrella impaled our lounger like a javelin, right where she was sitting just moments ago. They responded by sending a compensation for the damaged lounger and an apology from their local manager (who initially didn't care at all and refused to even take this seriously). I expounded in the letter that their umbrellas are basically sharpened spears that are poorly secured in sand and advised them to use a better and safer anchoring system. Sad to see this woman died a very preventable death.
This is like a scene from the Omen! What a crazy way to go RIP!
The church pole falling and impaling the priest. My childhood trauma was watching the photographer sidekick of the main character getting beheaded by the pane of glass.
@@atkim122 just watched that movie a few nights ago. Still freaks me out! Especially that scene.
That's wrong I'm a beach boy Waikiki. Get a shovel 2 feet deep get a flat piece of wood 8x8 inches around put a rope through it put it in the hole cover with sand connect rope to umbrella. And please don't sharpen the umbrella pole.
Trade winds blow over 30 mph all the time in Hawaii. Tourists think it's funny until the ambulance come.
You don't know when your time is people. Better get right with God before it's too late
Yes I agree with you that people should get right with God by practicing the religion of Islam.
There is no god or goddess or Easter bunny
How awful! Prayers for her family and friends!
This isn’t enough! The design of the umbrella ☂ must be changed and made safer! Period! New protocols must be developed and made law to protect the public and stop these deaths and injuries!
Shibumis are the answer for windy beaches where umbrellas are the most dangerous.
Just when you think you've heard it all. My sympathy towards her family
Final destination sht . Holy fk
This breaks my heart for her friends and family. I’m so sorry.
I miss the good old days when we all just relied on common sense - It worked so well they should consider bringing it back
Now that’s the definition of a freak accident!
Oh that is just horrible. I am so sorry for her loss
Absolutely horrible! Condolences and prayers to her family
My condolences and prayers are with her loved ones.
I visit Myrtle Beach,Surfside Beach and Murrell's Inlet frequently.
This would never even cross my mind .
“Seagulls and frisbees”
Or, hear me out, beach balls? XD
Holy crap!! Wow! That's insane!!!!
What the heck?! Why are they so sharp? I’ve never seen one like that, they are always smooth and you insert them into a base. RIP
I hope the family saved that umbrella and if it’s rented from the beach facility, sue them for millions.
Yeah you just never know. Amen RIP angel. Philadelphia USA
As I'm watching the last part where she's showing how to set it up. I'm watching a umbrella behind her facing the wrong way and looking like it wanted to fold up the other way 🤦🏼♀️
You guys see that umbrella in the back towards the end going crazy 😂😂
Sad story indeed. Did anybody noticed the umbrella in the background facing the wrong direction from the wind and the wind blowing really hard. I also believed an umbrella anchor would be a better option.
For crying out loud change the design of those umbrellas
You cannot regulate everything.. that is just placating the public. It's as rare as lightning strikes .
Meanwhile at the end of the video in the background an umbrella is ready to fly away.
I had a friend of mine many years ago his dad had the same thing happen at the beach.
I'm willing to bet that "duck" wasn't what everyone said.
Omg talk about a freak accident! Unbelievable! I'm so sorry for her family 💐
After the demonstration of proper umbrella placement, you can see behind the reporter that there is clearly a violation of installation
Please make sure your umbrellas are secure when it is windy and if it's very windy dont use them.
Oh man. Breaks my heart. Kind lady.
I got clocked in the head by a flying cooler lid at the beach. We are all at the mercy of humans who make unforeseeable mistakes.